In the Murcia region, the Seprona unit of the Guardia Civil reported a rise in environmental crime investigations, with one hundred sixty four individuals being scrutinised in the past year. This represents an eighteen per cent increase from the previous year, with six of those cases connected to intentional forest fires. Among the illicit activities detected were clandestine extractions of groundwater for agricultural use and the illegal construction of buildings in natural spaces, which breaches local regulations. Additionally, the Seprona […]

Users of the RM-three hundred fifteen road connecting Mazarrón and Las Ventas are voicing their frustration over the deteriorating conditions of the route. Residents and the Mazarrón Town Council have campaigned for repairs for several years without any concrete action from the authorities. The road has become increasingly dangerous, prompting more demands for immediate attention. The Department of Development and Infrastructure has yet to provide a timeline for when they will address the issue, leaving local users feeling neglected. In […]

The Department of Environment of Orihuela Council, led by Noelia Grao, has announced measures to combat the increasing presence of wild boars in agricultural areas. These actions include controlled hunting and trapping, which will be authorised following a technical assessment by the relevant local authority. Farmers have reported serious economic losses due to crop destruction and damage to irrigation systems caused by these animals. In recent weeks, wild boars have been causing significant damages, threatening the viability of various agricultural […]

On 3 December the Los Montesinos town hall has marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by underlining its commitment to building a more inclusive, accessible and just community. The council has said inclusion is not just an objective but an ongoing commitment and has reaffirmed its partnership with local organisations. The municipality has recognised the essential work of associations such as ADISMÓN and ADIS, saying their daily support for people with disabilities and their families is indispensable. The […]

Benidorm Town Hall is under severe financial pressure after Spain’s Constitutional Court rejected an appeal aimed at avoiding compensation over land in the Serra Gelada Natural Park. The decision means the council could be forced to pay more than €350 million to two development companies, almost twice the municipality’s annual budget. The dispute dates back more than two decades. A planning agreement signed in the early 2000s allowed building rights from land later protected as a natural park to be […]

Cartagena City Council has reinforced the leadership structure of its Local Police following the appointment of five inspectors and the incorporation of 13 sub-inspectors, who have begun their roles in practice. With these additions, the force now has 36 senior officers and a total workforce of 305 police personnel. Mayor Noelia Arroyo said the changes form part of an internal reorganisation designed to adapt the command structure to the growth of the service. She highlighted the expansion of specialist units, […]

Spain’s state weather agency, Aemet, has placed the province of Alicante under a yellow weather warning for strong winds and coastal conditions. The alert follows a calm Sunday, with unsettled weather returning at the start of the week. Forecasters say south-westerly winds could reach gusts of more than 60 km per hour in some municipalities. Along the entire Alicante coastline, coastal phenomena are also expected, with waves forecast to reach between 2 and 3 metres. The warning is scheduled to […]